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At Halton Healthcare you will thrive in a healthcare culture and environment that embraces inclusion, diversity and belonging with ‘exemplary patient care, always' at the heart of everything we do.
We empower our people to be the very best they can be so they can make a difference for our patients and the communities we serve.
Halton Healthcare takes great pride in providing quality, compassionate healthcare services to our rapidly growing communities. As a progressive and vibrant healthcare organization, we are committed to being an innovative center of excellence in community hospital care.
Job Description- Working with Diagnostic Imaging patients primarily in MRI
- Greet patients in Waiting Room, assist in preparing patients for MRI exam
- Perform initial MRI screening, organize paperwork
- Initiate IV starts for patients requiring contrast
- Assist with Rectal/Vaginal contrast as required and with scope of practice
- Assist in room turnover between patients
- Restocking rooms
- Monitor patients post exam and provide nursing care as needed
- Work collaboratively with MRI staff to ensure safe and timely care for imaging patients
- Establish and maintain respectful, collaborative therapeutic and inter-professional relationships
- Answer phone calls to MRI
- Coordinate next day in patients with unit; complete inpatient MRI related paperwork
- Printing of day lists
- Assisting with patient transfers to MRI equipment
- Monitoring and management of allergic reactions in consultation with supervising Radiologist
Training will be provided for Level 1 MRI Assistant to allow:
Zone 4 Magnet room access for performing tasks in MRI scan room i.e. preparing MRI scan table, changing coils, MRI table removal when required, etc, and other duties as assigned
- Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario
- Current Heart & Stroke approved Basic Life Support (BLS) certification preferred at time of hire
- Organized and with ability to work in a team environment.
- Caring, compassionate, customer focused attitude towards patients and families.
- Good team player with positive attitude.
- Evidence of continued learning.
- Must be physically able to do the job, which involves heavy lifting and intensive physical effort.
- Satisfactory employment and attendance record.
- IV Skills and maintenance required
Additional Information
Status: Temporary Full-time for approx. 6 months
Hours: Monday-Friday Days; 0800-1600 - (Hours subject to change based on operational needs)
Salary: $33.26 to $35.97 hour
Date Posted: May 7, 2024
Internal Applicants Due By: May 14, 2024
Halton Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer who is committed to integrating diversity, equity and inclusion throughout our operations, policies and culture. If you are passionate about what you do, motivated by a job well done, and as committed to excellence, quality and patient satisfaction as we are, we'd like to hear from you. Please attach your current resume directly to this posting.
We thank all those who apply but only those individuals selected for further consideration will be contacted.
Halton Healthcare is committed to providing accommodations for applicants with disabilities. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Halton Healthcare will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your accommodation needs to ensure your equal participation.
All new hires must be fully compliant with our Vaccination Policy as a condition of employment with Halton Healthcare. Successful applicants will be required to provide proof of vaccination or proof of a documented medical exemption as part of the hiring process.
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